Summa America will be revealing its latest innovations on their cutting finishing systems at booth 1861. Beside their renowned gamut of roll cutters (S Class 2 & SummaCut Series) and flatbed finishing systems (F Series), Summa America will also highlight a whole new array of features and enhancements.

On Stand A50, Graphtec GB will demonstrate new, recently launched and existing plotter/cutters for a wide range of sign and graphics and digital printing applications. These will be shown running on the latest Graphtec Pro Studio dedicated software. This is based on the popular FlexiSign family of design and production software developed by SAi for which Graphtec GB is a preferred business partner and distributor in the UK and Ireland.

On Stand F20, AXYZ International will demonstrate the Trident hybrid CNC combined routing and cutting print finishing system. This powerful production workhorse enables large-format sign and graphics and print finishing specialists to increase output by as much as 50 per cent by comparison with standard CNC routers, whilst obviating the need for investment in two separate machines to carry out these dual requirements.

NGS Printing is excited to announce the purchase and installation of their second D3 L-3200 cutting system. The ultra-productive D3 cutting system from Zünd features two independently operating heads seamlessly working together, thereby increasing capacity as well as saving time and space. In addition to routing, creasing, and knife-cutting capabilities, both NGS cutter configurations also include an automatic board-feeder and extension of the off-load area, which eliminates unnecessary labor and facilitates a non-stop production workflow.

Increased growth at Leeds-based Marshall Print had resulted in bottlenecks in the finishing department that were resolved by a fully automated Esko Kongsberg X24 digital cutting table with conveyor belt – sourced from and installed by CMYUK.

Caldera says its V10 RIP suite is now fully integrated with the full range of wide-format print finishing equipment from the French manufacturer Kala. Owners of Kala laminators and cutters can, by using the Caldera RIP with the Trim-O-Matik module, exploit the full capability of their machinery.

Zünd UK's recent open days with Canon were attended by a special guest – the company's international CEO, Oliver Zünd – who officially opened the digital cutting specialist's St Albans demonstration centre.

Spanish large format print production company Verdú Digital is the first in the region to streamline operations with the Esko Kongsberg C64 multi-functional large format digital finishing system. With an annual production of more than 180.000 m2 of canvas, vinyl and textiles, the company has also invested in several Esko design and workflow software solutions to help better service customers across Europe, including key clients in France, Portugal and Italy.